Destination Guide

Kiev is one of the biggest cities in Europe. It is an administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational centre of independent Ukraine. According to a legend three brothers - Kiy, Tsheck and Horiv and their sister Lebed founded Kiev on the right bank of the Dnepr River. It was named Kiev after the senior brother Kiy.

Kiev is one of the more beautiful cities in Europe. Golden-domed churches, great cathedrals and ancient monasteries, picturesque parks, wide avenues and squares, museums and theatres - all these attractions wait for you in one of the most attractive cities in the world.

Former beautiful churches and nobility's residences in Kiev are now housing various museums that are considered to be the richest museums of the world, now all of them are accessible to the art connoisseurs.

The history of Kiev dramatic art goes back to the antiquity. Nowadays there you can find approximately fifty theaters, about ten of which have the national status. The most famous theatres of Kiev are the Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music, The National Philharmonic Society of Ukraine, Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, Taras Shevchenko National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet and others.

Kiev is one of the largest cities in Europe with the developed infrastructure. If offers a great choice of various opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. There you can find fitness centres with swimming pools and saunas; skiing resorts, yachting and parachute jumping and other activities for adventure and active leisure lovers.

Kiev is a metropolitan city that never sleeps. The refined and exquisite night clubs are located side by side with the most eccentric and bizarre places. A wide selection of cocktails and tasty food, music of all sorts, cabaret, top-level service and many others will brighten up you night life in Kiev.

The problem of dining-out is entirely solved in Kiev. In all parts of the city you can find various restaurants, bars and cafes. Dishes of the Ukranian, European, and Asian cuisine, wide selection of beverages, classic and modern interiors, highly professional personnel make your breakfast, lunch or dinner unforgettable.